CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA
5215 CEDAR LANE, Bethesda, MD 20814
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA Compares
CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bethesda, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Maryland average of 2.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bethesda, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.2% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — worse than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA with other nursing homes in Bethesda.
What keeps CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.4% here versus 6.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 108 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CARRIAGE HILL BETHESDA lag behind other Bethesda options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Bethesda
Bethesda sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 162,414 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $111,812
- Median home value
- $491,700
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bethesda.
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